Monetary Policy: A Brief Explanation

Monetary Policy: A Brief Explanation

Maintaining a strong economy is one of the roles of the U.S. government. This is an important objective since the economic environment can affect the quality of life of the country’s citizens and inhabitants. Promoting economic growth, keeping inflation in check and...
2022 Market Commentary

2022 Market Commentary

2022 will go down as one of the worst for investors. As we approach the third year of living with and adapting to Covid-19, we are reminded of Vladimir Lenin’s statement that “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades...
Taco Inflation

Taco Inflation

For many years, one of my lunch options was a great taco cart on Church Street outside our offices. An independent business owned by Carlos and his cousin Sebastian, they served three tacos with rice and beans for $6 cash plus a tip for whoever was manning the grill...
2022 3rd Quarter Market Update

2022 3rd Quarter Market Update

After a bruising second quarter for stocks, investors enjoyed a summer rally. The hopes for this were dashed by the Fed’s resolute course to control inflation by increasing interest rates and stopping bond purchases in the market. Fed Funds rate increased to 3.25%,...
The Rising Dollar

The Rising Dollar

I recently bought a wheel truing stand so I can keep my bike rolling smoothly. As machinery goes, it is a piece of art. Made in Germany with beautiful finishing and very tight tolerances, it is as much sculpture as it is a practical tool. The problem is that not only...
2022 Year to Date Market Update

2022 Year to Date Market Update

The roller-coaster ride of the last two years continues without a break. The pandemic sparked by COVID-19 and the lockdowns that followed inevitably led to record inflation and a period that, so far, investors would like to forget. After two terrific years in the...